Cultural Property Analyst

Update: **AMENDMENT to closing date. Please do not re-apply if you have already submitted an application.**
The wording ( skills ) has been removed from the Competencies in the English poster
Effective interpersonal relationship

Intent of the process

A fully or partially assessed pool may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements, tenures and security clearances within the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "A covering letter in 3 000 words (maximum) "You MUST clearly demonstrate IN YOUR COVER LETTER how you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (if applicable). You must use each criterion as a header and then, using clear and concrete examples, write one or two paragraphs explaining WHEN, WHERE and HOW you obtained each EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criterion. Describe the examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the screening board can clearly understand the circumstances. Content of your response must be supported by your résumé. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the screening board will have insufficient information to determine if the screening criteria are met. Your resume will be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter"

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from an accredited university in art history, history, museum studies, library science, archival science or related fields.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant experience* in analyzing documents and synthesizing information.

*Significant" refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate's responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities.

This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties on a regular and continuous basis for a period of 2 years.

Recent experience** in leading special initiatives or managing projects.

**Recent experience will be interpreted as work experience within the last five (5) years.

Experience liaising with other organizations or stakeholders.

Experience in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBB/CBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act (CPEIA).

Knowledge of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (CCPERB) mandate.

COMPETENCIES

Thinking skills

Action management

Team coordination

Consultation skills

Effective interpersonal relationship

Initiative

Judgement

Flexibility

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Qualifications

Post-graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) from an accredited university in art history, history, museum studies, library science, archival science or related fields.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the use of an automated data management or data storage system in a museum, art gallery, archives or library environment.

Experience in preparing briefing documents or reports for senior management***.

***”Senior management” will be interpreted as EX group or Governor in Council appointees or equivalent.


Experience working in the art market.

Experience in a program or organization involved with the collection, preservation, and presentation of heritage objects.

Experience in reporting statistics and results on deliverables.

Experience in the development or implementation of operational procedures, guidelines or communication tools for the administration of a program (internal/external).

Organizational Needs

Employment Equity may be used to address demonstrated under-representation of designated groups (Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with disabilities and persons of Aboriginal descent).

Operational Requirements

Occasional overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written exam may be administered.

A role play may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line or persons without access to the internet are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Asset qualifications MAY be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment, therefore, if you meet the EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE qualification(s) listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application

Original proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will only contact candidates who meet the screening criteria.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Your cover letter and résumé may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Random selection or top-down selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.